Day 1
You are met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport by a professional guide and private transfer to the hotel found in Tamboerskloof.
Overnight: Fire & Ice hotel or similar – bed and breakfast basis
Day 2
Full Day Cape Highlights tour, travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. After enjoying stunning views from the highest point, continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg. After lunch (not included), sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the University town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open.
Overnight: Fire & Ice hotel or similar – bed and breakfast basis Day 3
With our last sight of majestic Table Mountain, we wave good-bye to the 'Mother City' - Cape Town and head off to Worcester. Driving over the Du Toits Kloof Pass, with stunning views over the Paarl valley, we continue to the town of Robertson. We pass Montagu, a quaint country village and enjoy a wine tasting en route. This is followed by a traditional South African lunch (included) in a typical country restaurant in Barrydale. After lunch, we continue through the little Karoo, traversing the Tradouw Pass. Our journey to the beautiful Wilderness continues, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay.
Arriving at the village of Wilderness we check in and enjoy a superb dinner [not included] at the hotel or one of the nearby restaurants, located within walking distance.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch. Day 4
TIGK TOUR - Nature's Beauty and Nostalgia
From our hotel in Wilderness, we travel to Knysna to embark on the Featherbed Nature Reserve ferry from the Knysna Waterfront. On arrival we undertake a “Unimog”/“tractor” (tractor driven wagon) rides to the top of the Western Head. If so wished, a hike can be taken through the indigenous Knysna forest, to the restaurant area where lunch (included) will be enjoyed. On our return to Knysna, we depart for an interactive elephant experience. We are able to enjoy a very close encounter with these gigantic mammals. After this experience we depart on the scenic drive back to Wilderness for drop off at your hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch.
Day 5
TIGO TOUR - Klein Karoo Kaleidoscope
Our adventure starts by experiencing the views of the Outeniqua Pass toward the Klein Karoo’s capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Ranch where we are given a fun yet informative tour about these strange flightless birds, and their magnificent plumage. After enjoying a sumptuous traditional ostrich lunch (included), we proceed on to the world famous Cango Caves where a guided tour allows us to explore the ancient stalagmites and stalactites. We travel on to the Cango Wildlife Ranch where a fully guided tour takes us around very rare and endangered animals. The day concludes with a scenic drive back into George and onward to Wilderness where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch Day 6
Leaving the quaint seaside village of Wilderness we continue via Sedgefield to South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After a short refreshment stop at Knysna's East Head, continue via the ‘millionaires playground’ of Plettenberg Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest area. Attractions here include the Big Tree. Remember to keep an eye out for the rare Knysna Loerie. After lunch (not included) at the scenic Storms River Mouth, gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Leaving the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma we arrive in Port Elizabeth for drop off at your hotel
Overnight: Protea Hotel Marine - bed and breakfast basis Day 7
Morning at leisure, you will then be collected and transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for flight to Durban
(not included).
On your arrival in Durban, you will be collected and will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar - bed and breakfast basis Day 7
Morning at leisure, you will then be collected and transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for flight to Durban
(not included).
On your arrival in Durban, you will be collected and will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar - bed and breakfast basis. Day 9
Leaving Durban, drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles. Continue to a Maputaland Game Reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky (weather permitting).
Overnight: Ubizane Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activity
Day 10
After an early breakfast, leave your lodge and travel via the town of Pongola to enter the Kingdom of Swaziland. Drive via the Lebombo Mountains through North -Eastern Swaziland. Leave Swaziland and go via Nelspruit and arrive at your hotel, relax and enjoy a well deserved dinner in the elegant dining room.
Overnight: Casa do Sol Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activities Day 11
After breakfast enter the World famous Kruger National Park established in 1898. This National Park spans over two million hectares in unrivalled diversity of flora and fauna. Spent the day looking for the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life. Exit the park at Orpen gate and arrive at your private Game Lodge for afternoon tea. Leave for you evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a diverse
array of eclectic cuisine.
Overnight: Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar – dinner bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities.
Day 12
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Experience the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls.
Continue with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, Mac Mac Waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal complements and completes the day.
Overnight: Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 13
After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfalls. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our tour ends with a drop off at your hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar - bed and breakfast basis.
Day 14
Enjoy a morning tour of Soweto including a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life, two Nobel Prizewinners' previous residences, the Hector Peterson memorial and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Return to your hotel by lunchtime and continue on a private transfer to Johannesburg
International Airport in time for your homebound flight.
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